Online Learning, completed in your own time at a location of your choice. Once you have signed up to your course, you have 60 days of access to complete your assessment.
Ensure your knowledge as a Fire and Emergency Warden is up to date with the latest industry standards. Refresh unit standard: 18408
This course will refresh your existing knowledge and use practical activities to reinforce your skills. You will also be updated on any new developments relating to the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden.
Refresher Information: To remain compliant with Health and Safety legislation and industry 'good practice' guidelines, students are generally required to refresh their training every two years. When booking a refresher course, Safety ’n Action will require evidence of the student's NZQA record of achievement displaying the relevant unit standard/s to the course they are attending.On successful completion of the course the students Go Safe card will be updated and reissued with a new refresher date. (Please note no unit standards will be uploaded to NZQA). If students are unable to provide us with this information, they will need to attend a full course to gain the unit standard/s. Alternatively, if the student has completed prior training and does not hold the applicable NZQA unit standard/s, on request we can provide the student with an attendance certificate only.
Students need to have 3 months of work experience in the industry prior to doing the course.
Key Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate knowledge of evacuation requirements for a particular workplace or site
Explain the duties of a Fire and Emergency Warden
Prerequisites:
If you did not complete your original training with Safety ‘n Action then we may require evidence of competency
Unit Standards - FEW (Click to see more detail)
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
18408
3
3
Demonstrate knowledge of fire and emergency warden duties in the workplace
Online Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Online Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher course in New Zealand.
The Online Fire and Emergency Warden Refresher course is designed for people who have previously completed Fire and Emergency Warden training and want to refresh their knowledge and skills. The course reinforces emergency procedures, evacuation responsibilities, communication techniques and best practices to help Fire Wardens remain confident and prepared to respond during workplace emergencies.
This refresher course is ideal for:
Fire Wardens and Emergency Wardens
Chief Wardens and Floor Wardens
Health and Safety Representatives
Supervisors
Building Managers and Facility Managers
Business Owners
Anyone responsible for workplace emergency preparedness
It is suitable for organisations wanting to keep their emergency response teams up to date with workplace procedures and best practices.
Regular refresher training helps Fire and Emergency Wardens maintain confidence in their emergency responsibilities, stay familiar with evacuation procedures and reinforce effective communication during emergencies. Refreshing these skills supports workplace preparedness, improves emergency response and helps organisations maintain a strong safety culture.
Yes. This refresher course is delivered entirely online, allowing learners to complete their training from anywhere in New Zealand. The self-paced format provides flexibility for busy professionals while ensuring they can refresh their knowledge at a time that suits them.
During the course you will refresh your knowledge of:
Fire and Emergency Warden responsibilities
Emergency evacuation procedures
Emergency communication techniques
Assisting occupants during emergencies
Workplace emergency planning
Hazard awareness
Emergency preparedness
Best practices for responding to workplace emergencies
The course reinforces the skills needed to confidently perform the Fire and Emergency Warden role.
Many organisations include Fire and Emergency Warden refresher training as part of their ongoing health and safety programme. Refresher training is recommended whenever emergency procedures change, workplace risks are updated, new buildings or layouts are introduced, or organisations want to ensure wardens remain familiar with their emergency responsibilities.
Fire and Emergency Wardens help coordinate workplace emergency responses by assisting with evacuations, directing people to assembly areas, communicating with occupants and emergency services, checking designated areas where appropriate, reporting hazards and helping ensure emergency procedures are followed safely.
Refresher training benefits organisations across all industries, including:
Offices and commercial buildings
Construction and manufacturing
Warehousing and logistics
Healthcare and education
Hospitality and retail
Government and local councils
Property management
Any workplace responsible for emergency preparedness should ensure its Fire and Emergency Wardens regularly refresh their knowledge.
Initial Fire Warden training introduces learners to the responsibilities, procedures and skills required to perform the role. Refresher training reinforces that knowledge, updates learners on current workplace procedures, strengthens confidence and helps ensure Fire Wardens remain prepared to respond effectively during emergencies.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. This online refresher course provides flexible, self-paced learning that helps Fire and Emergency Wardens maintain their knowledge, reinforce emergency procedures and continue supporting safe workplace evacuations and emergency preparedness.
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